Law of the People’s Republic of China on the Coal Industry. Country/Territory China Document type Legislation Date 1996 (2011) Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Mineral resources Keyword Mining Coal Authorization/permit Exploration Policy/planning Geographical area Asia, Asia and the Pacific, East Asian Seas, Eastern Asia, North Pacific, North-West Pacific Entry into force notes This Law enters into force on 1 December 1996. Abstract This Law aims at rationally developing, utilizing and protecting coal resources, standardizing the production and marketing of coal, and promoting and ensuring the development of the coal industry. Full text English/Chinese Website www.lawinfochina.com References - Legislation Implemented by Measures for Administrative Penalty in the Coal Industry. Legislation | China | 1997 Keyword: Coal, Offences/penalties, Enforcement/compliance, Inspection, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Coal Business Operations. Legislation | China | 2014 Keyword: Coal, Processing/handling, Transport/storage, Inspection, Internal trade, Registration, Policy/planning, Pollution control, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX Administrative measures of comprehensive utilization of coal gangues. Legislation | China | 2014 Keyword: Coal, Inspection, Institution, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Pollution control, Solid waste, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste prevention Source: FAO, FAOLEX Interim Provisions on Administration of the Development and Utilization of Special and Rare Coals Legislation | China | 2012 Keyword: Coal, Minerals, Mining, Processing/handling, Offences/penalties, Policy/planning Source: FAO, FAOLEX